Water and Coastal Management

Managing water resources, river catchments, and coastal zones are outstanding challenges of today and tomorrow!
Global changes demand a comprehensive scientific approach and an international multidisciplinary orientation. These challenges require a new mindset towards water and coastal management problems.
We will train you to become an international expert in Coastal and Water Management. You will earn two Master's degrees, one from the Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg and one from the Rijksuniversiteit of Groningen!

Educational organisation

The Master's programme Water and Coastal Management (WCM) is a double degree programme in which you earn two diplomas.
All in all the students need 120 credit points to pass.

Study abroad unit(s)

The Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg and the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen cooperate on this programme. In first year of the Master's programme, the students are study in Germany. They spend the second year in the Netherlands.

Course objectives

The double Master of Science degree in Water and Coastal Management opens many doors. You will be prepared to work in public organisations that are directly or indirectly responsible for water management and/or the management of coastal resources, i.e. national, regional and local authorities.
Furthermore, your educational background will be suitable for finding a job at various governmental and non-governmental agencies that have special responsibilities for the coastal area and/or water management. In addition, consultancy firms with different specialisations and/or research institutes will be interested in students who have completed this ambitious double degree programme.

Language requirements

Applicants must provide proof of their English skills.

• TOEFL (83 points Internet-based test; 560 points paper-based test; 220 points computer-based-test) OR
• another English certificate of B2 level OR
• a university degree in an English language programme

The admission committee will decide whether a certificate is eligible.

Academic requirements

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in the fields of environmental science, economics, geography or spatial planning

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Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

Enrolment fees

328 EUR per semester in Oldenburg
This includes the semester ticket and administrative costs.

Services and support for international students

International students can direct all their questions to the International Student Office (ISO)
See: https://www.uni-oldenburg.de/en/iso/